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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.67, 263.13 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.67, 263.13 and 149.94 is: 224.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.67 : 263.13 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.67/263.13 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.67x = 263.13 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.67x = 39,453.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,453.71/175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.60

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